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3M™ Laminating Adhesives

With our namebehind yournameplate,graphic overlay, ormembrane switch,you look goodin tough placesfor a long time

Markets and Applications

3M™ Laminating Adhesives are reputationprotection for you and your company.

Streamlined selection

All of the many 3M™ Laminating Adhesivesare pressure sensitive for fast, long-termbonding and easy application for productivity.This guide is to help you conveniently movefrom markets, applications, and substratesto one or a few “go to” products that you’llwant to evaluate for application success.

Nameplates

If your company’s reputation is on the frontof a nameplate, the 3M name on the back isassurance that you’ve made the right selectionfor keeping reputations intact.

Graphic Overlays

With 3M pressure sensitive adhesivetechnology, graphic overlays stick fast andstay stuck to virtually any surface even intough-use environments such as a factory.

Membrane Switches

3M adhesives resist slippage, oozing, lifting,channeling, and buckling for long-termresistance to the stresses of switch activation.

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Appliance• Range, oven, dishwasher, and

other appliance control panelsand membrane switches whichmust stand up to water, humidity,high temperatures, and detergents

• Nameplates, branding, and ratingplates that resist shear and peelfor reliability on many substrates

Transportation and Automotive• Interior applications from

decorative fascia to instrumentpanels and rating plates

• Under the hood and in the trunkratings, warnings, and directions

• Exterior nameplates, graphics,and trim with UV resistance forrecreational vehicles

Electronics• Computer and peripheral

nameplates, rating plates,branding, and other graphics

• Electronic medical device graphics,membrane switches, keyboards,and touch pads

• Hand-held device nameplates, keypads,graphics, and decorative panels

General Industrial• Instrument control panels and

membrane switches that resistedge lifting and stand up to dailyhands-on use in harsh productionand shipping environments

• Nameplates and rating plates thatresist shear and peel for reliableattachment to many substrates

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� 200MP High Performance Acrylic

Found in many of 3M’s most popular productsfor graphic attachment to HSE substrates.High shear strength for less oozing, edgelifting and slippage. Excellent resistance towater, solvent, humidity, and up to 400°F.See more details on back cover.

100MP Acrylic

Highest performing 3M pressure sensitiveadhesive with resistance to solvents andup to 500°F.

220 Industrial Acrylic

Good resistance to chemicals and up to350°F. Economical alternative to 200MP.

� 300LSE High Strength Acrylic

Found in many of 3M’s most popular productsfor graphic attachment to LSE substrates.Outstanding adhesion to LSE plastics, powdercoated paints, and oily metals with resistanceup to 300°F. Good chemical and humidityresistance.

300MP High Strength Acrylic

Up to 250°F heat resistance for LSEautomotive applications. Economicalattachment of graphics.

350 High Holding Acrylic

Up to 450°F heat resistance with adhesionto powder coated surfaces and most plastics.

HSEHigh Surface Energy Substrates

On an HSE substrate, adhesive spreadsout to “wet” the surface to be bonded.The higher the surface energy, the betterthe bond performance.

MetalCopperAluminumZincTinStainless Steel

GlassPlastics

PhenolicNylonAlkyd EnamelPolyesterEpoxy PaintPolyurethane PaintABSPolycarbonatePVC RigidAcrylic

LSELow Surface Energy Substrates

LSE substrates are considered “hard-to-bond” since the adhesive “beads up”and does not readily “wet” the surface.

Powder coat painted metal surfaces arealso LSE.

PlasticsPVAPolystyreneAcetalEVAPolyethylenePolypropylenePolyvinylFluoride Film

PTFEFluoropolymer

TemperaturePerformance

500°F

200°F

Dynamic Shear Strength

TemperaturePerformance

500°F

200°F

Solvent Resistance

TemperaturePerformance

500°F

200°F

Dynamic Shear Strength

TemperaturePerformance

500°F

200°F

Solvent Resistance

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200MP

100MP

220

200MP

100MP

220

350

300LSE

300MP

350

300LSE

300MP

Key Adhesive Platform TiersSubstrates

These charts are based on relative adhesion within each given surface energy category. 1-10 scale is low to high.

Metals Surface EnergyDynes/cm

Copper 1103Aluminum 840Zinc 753Tin 526Stainless Steel 700-1100

HSE Surface EnergyPlastics Dynes/cm

Phenolic 47Nylon 46Alkyd Enamel 45Polyester 43Epoxy Paint 43Polyurethane 43ABS 42Polycarbonate 42PVC Rigid 39Acrylic 38

LSE Surface EnergyPlastics Dynes/cm

PVA 37Polystyrene 36Acetal 36EVA 33Polyethylene 31Polypropylene 29Polyvinyl Fluoride Film 28PTFE Fluoropolymer 18Powder Coatings Broad range

Adhesive Platform Selection Based on Surface and Service Conditions

Shear Strength at Room Temperature

* Low temperature resistance is -40°F (-40°C) for alladhesives except 1000 Series at -20°F(-29°C).

Note: Technical information and data should be considered representativeor typical only and should not be used for specification purposes.

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Metal nameplate production with 3M™ High PerformanceAcrylic Adhesive 200MP. High shear for less oozing(see back cover for more details).

Die-cut plastic graphics for attachment to an LSE plasticsurface with 3M™ High Strength Acrylic Adhesive300LSE. Solvent-free adhesive.

Depending on specific formulation, 3M™ LaminatingAdhesives securely attach membrane switches to highor low energy surfaces, smooth or textured.

Adhesive 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

100MP

200MP

220

300LSE

300MP

350

Adhesive 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

100MP

200MP

220

300LSE

300MP

350

Adhesive 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

100MP

200MP

220

300LSE

300MP

350

Adhesive 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

100MP

200MP

220

300LSE

300MP

350

UV Resistance

Adhesive 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

100MP

200MP

220

300LSE

300MP

350

Humidity Resistance

Adhesive 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

100MP

200MP

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300LSE

300MP

350

Short Term Temperature Resistance °F/°C*

Adhesive 180/ 200/ 250/ 300/ 350/ 400/ 450/ 500/ 550/82 93 121 149 177 204 232 260 288

100MP

200MP

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300LSE

300MP

350

Adhesive 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

100MP

200MP

220

300LSE

300MP

350

Ultimate Peel Strength

Adhesive 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

100MP

200MP

220

300LSE

300MP

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Chemical Resistance

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Note: Technical information and data should be considered representative or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes.

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M.A.P. Adhesive Finder...Navigate by Market and Application to Product

Markets Appliance Transportation Electronics Generaland Automotive Industrial

Application/Substrate/Adhesive Platform

3M™ “Go To” Product(s)

100MP

200MP

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300MP

300LSE

350

F9460PC, F9469PC, F9473PC

467MP, 468MP7952MP, 7955MP

9502, 9505, 9552, 9555

7951, 9784,9772WL,9775WL

9453LE, 9471LE,9472LE, 9495LE

9482PC, 9485PC

F9460PC, F9469PC, F9473PC

467MP, 468MP7952MP, 7955MP

9502, 9505, 9552, 9555

7951, 9784, 9772WL, 9775WL,6035PC, 6038PC

9453LE, 9471LE,9472LE, 9495LE

9482PC, 9485PC

F9460PC, F9469PC, F9473PC

467MP, 468MP7952MP, 7955MP

9502, 9505, 9552, 9555

7951, 9784, 9772WL, 9775WL,6035PC, 6038PC

9453LE, 9471LE,9472LE, 9495LE

9482PC, 9485PC

F9460PC, F9469PC, F9473PC

467MP, 468MP7952MP, 7955MP

9502, 9505, 9552, 9555

7951, 9784, 9772WL,9775WL

9453LE, 9471LE,9472LE, 9495LE

9482PC, 9485PC

F9460PC, F9469PC, F9473PC

467MP, 468MP7952MP, 7955MP

9502, 9505, 9552, 9555

7951, 9784, 9772WL,9775WL

9453LE, 9471LE,9472LE, 9495LE

9482PC, 9485PC

F9460PC, F9469PC, F9473PC

467MP, 468MP7952MP, 7955MP

9502, 9505, 9552, 9555

7951, 9784, 9772WL,9775WL

9453LE, 9471LE,9472LE, 9495LE

9482PC, 9485PC

F9460PC, F9469PC, F9473PC

467MP, 468MP7952MP, 7955MP

9502, 9505, 9552, 9555

7951, 9784, 9772WL,9775WL

9453LE, 9471LE,9472LE, 9495LE

9482PC, 9485PC

Nameplates HS

ELSE

HSE

LSE

HSE

LSE

GraphicOverlays

Mem

braneSw

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100MP

200MP

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300MP

300LSE

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F9460PC, F9469PC, F9473PC

467MP, 468MP7952MP, 7955MP

9502, 9505, 9552, 9555

7951, 9784, 9772WL,9775WL

9453LE, 9471LE,9472LE, 9495LE

9482PC, 9485PC

100MP

200MP

220

300MP

300LSE

350

N/A

7945MP, 7956MP, 7957MP7959MP, 7961MP

N/A

7951

N/A

N/A

N/A

7945MP, 7956MP, 7957MP7959MP, 7961MP

N/A

7951

N/A

N/A

N/A

7945MP, 7956MP, 7957MP7959MP, 7961MP

N/A

7951

N/A

N/A

N/A

7945MP, 7956MP, 7957MP7959MP, 7961MP

N/A

7951

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9502* 2 • • 58# •9505* 5 • • 58# •9552 2 • • 58#/58# • •9555 5 • • 58#/58# • •

9453LE* 3.5 • • 58# •

9453FL 3.5 • • PET •9471LE* 2 • • • 58# •9471FL 2 • • PET •9472LE* 5 • • 58# •9653LE 3.5 • • 83# •

9671LE 2 • • 83# •9672LE 5 • • 83# •9490LE 6.7 • • • • 58# •

467MP* 2 • • 58# • •468MP* 5 • • 58# • •467MPF 2 • • • PET • •468MPF 5 • • • PET • •7952MP 2 • • • 58#/58# • • •7955MP 5 • • 58#/58# • • •7953MP 3.5 • • • 58#/58# • • •

7956MWS 6 • • • 58# • •

7966MWS 9 • • • 58# • •7962MP 2 • • 58#/83# • • •7965MP 5 • • 58#/83# • • •9172MP 2 • • 58# HDPE • • •9185MP 5 • • 58# HDPE • • •9495MP* 5.7 • • • 58# •

9495B 5.7 • • • 58# •

9667MP 2 • • 83# • •9668MP 5 • • 83# • •

F9460PC 2 • • 58# •F9469PC 5 • • 58# •F9473PC 10 • • 58# •9437 2 • • • 58# PET •

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Product Caliper**Doublecoated Class A

SteelRule Cylinder

PolycoatedKraft Film DK

DoubleLiner 969 746C Features/Application ideas

RotarySheetProcessing Type UL***

Liner Information

High performance industrial joining and metal fabrication.

Excellent rotary die-cutting.

Plastic and metal nameplates for long-term aging on smooth surfaces.Plastic and metal nameplates on rough textured surfaces.

High strength PET liner for greater clarity. Rotary die-cutting.

Double liner for selective adhesive die-cutting. For window panels andmembrane switch overlays.

(1.5, 0.5, 1.5) Double-coated polyester for intricate die-cut parts andeasy-to-handle membrane switch graphics.Opaque polyester layer helps eliminate graphic ink floodcoats. Used for graphicoverlays.Thicker adhesive version of 7956MWS.

Double liner (one lay-flat) for selective die-cutting as described above.Thick version for rough textured surfaces.

Transparent for inspection of graphics in automotive instrument panelapplications. Easy release film liner.

(2.3, 0.5, 2.0) Double-coated polyester for improved handling andintricate die-cut parts typical of calculator nameplates.(2.3, 0.5, 2.0) Same as 9495MP with black polyester carrier.

Thicker lay-flat liner for improved kiss-cutting of end tabs and matrixremoved nameplates.

Product Selection

220 Industrial Acrylic

200MP High Performance Acrylic

100MP High Performance Acrylic

Various caliper adhesives for application of nameplates and decorative graphicsto smooth or rough textured surfaces.Film linered version of 9453LE for rotary processing.Bonds graphics to powder coatings, LSE plastics, and oily metals.

Film linered version of 9471FL for rotary processing.Thicker adhesive for textured LSE plastics and powder coatings.

Double liner for selective die-cutting and application of graphics with windowsfor instrument or indicating lights.

(2.8, 0.5, 2.3) Same as 9690 with black polyester carrier.(2.8, 0.5, 2.3) Double-coated polyester for ease of handling and added stabilityfor non-graphic substrates.

Film liner for graphic inspection in the automotive industry.

Low to non-fogging adhesives in various calipers for graphic attachmentrequirements. Also available on 83# liner at (PL).

300MP High Strength Acrylic

300LSE High Strength Acrylic

7951 2 • • 58#/58# • •

9690B 5.6 • • • 83#9690* 5.6 • • • 83#

9784 4 • • 58# HDPE

6035PC* 5 • • 58#6038PC* 8 • • 58#

Heavy linered adhesive for die-cutting end tabs, multiple nameplates on acommon carrier and for ease of handling. Heavy linered version of 9453LE.Heavy linered version of 9471LE.Heavy linered version of 9472LE.(2.8, 0.5, 3.4) Double-coated, face side 300MP for bonding to foam.Back side 300LSE for bond to plastic.

General purpose industrial graphic nameplate attachment to smooth andtextured surfaces.

Selective die-cutting and attachment of graphic overlays with windows formembrane switches.

* Featured in the 4 Ways Greener program.** Adhesives are coated to a targeted coat weight. The caliper listed is nominal.*** UL Recognized 969 Marking and Labeling System Materials Component.Note: Technical information and data should be considered representative or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes.

4 Ways Greener

Building on its green history, 3M is expanding and acceleratingthe "greening" of product life cycles: 1. R&D, 2. Manufacturing,3. End Use, and 4. Disposal. As part of this initiative, many of

the 3M™ Laminating Adhesives in the chart are made with asolventless coating process. See product numbers identified witha single asterisk.

SP7514 **** • •

SP7533 **** • •

SP7555 **** • •

For rotary die-cuttable performance engineered labels for smooth or roughplastic or specialty surfaces.

For nameplate and decorative trim on plastics.

(2.5, 0.5, 2.5) Industrial fabrication and joining.

UV curable, process dependent.

Water-based, pressure sensitive, high heat resistance,excellent balance of peel and shear strength.

UV curable, process dependent.

9442 2 • • • 55# • •9445 5 • • • 55# •9482PC 2 • • 62# • •9485PC 5 • • 62# • •9500PC 5.5 • • • 58#

350 High Holding Acrylic

Screen Printable Adhesives

Product Adhesive Tape or Liner Type Layer thickness DescriptionNumber Family Spacer (mils) Adhesive/

Thickness Carrier/Adhesive

7945MP* 200MP 5 mils 58# PCK/58# PCK 2/1/27953MP* 3.5 mils 58# PCK/58# PCK 1.5/0.5/1.5 Same as 7945MP but with printed primary liner.7953HL 3.5 mils 83# PCK 1.5/0.5/1.5 Same as 7953MS except with heavy liner.7956MP* 6 mils 58# PCK/58# PCK 2/2/2 Meet requirements of most keyboards and flex circuit laminations.7956MWS 6 mils 58# PCK 2/2/2 Metallized vapor coat and white color to eliminate floodcoats.7956WDL 6 mils 58# PCK/58# PCK 2/2/2 Sheet form of 7956MWS.7957MP* 7 mils 58# PCK/58# PCK 2/3/2 Meet requirements of most keyboards and flex circuit laminations.7959MP* 9 mils 58# PCK/58# PCK 2/5/27961MP* 11 mils 58# PCK/58# PCK 2/7/27966MWS 9 mils 58# PCK 2/2/5 Thicker version of 7956MWS.7966WDL 9 mils 58# PCK/58# PCK 2/2/5 Sheet form of 7966MWS.7986MP1 14 mils 58# PCK/58# PCK 2/10/2 Meets requirements of most keyboards and flex circuit laminations.9045MP 5 mils 94# PCK/94# PCK 2/1/29056MP 6 mils 94# PCK/94# PCK 2/2/29057MP 7 mils 94# PCK/94# PCK 2/3/29059MP 9 mils 94# PCK/94# PCK 2/5/29061MP 11 mils 94# PCK/94# PCK 2/7/2

7991MPW 200MP 2 mils 94# PCK 1/1/0 Adhesive on one side; white polyester carrier for light management.7992MP 4 mils 94# PCK 2/2/0 Adhesive on one side of clear polyester carrier.7992MPW 4 mils 94# PCK 2/2/0 Thick version of 7991MPW.7993MP 3 mils 94# PCK 2/1/07995MP 5 mils 94# PCK 2/3/07997MP 7 mils 94# PCK 2/5/0

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* Featured in the 4 Ways Greener program. ** Adhesives are coated to a targeted coat weight. The caliper listed is nominal. *** UL Recognized 969 Marking and Labeling System Materials Component.**** Depends on screen mesh utilized. (Standard range is 0.75-4 mils thick). 1 Custom product.Note: Technical information and data should be considered representative or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes.

DoubleCoated

Spacers

SingleCoated

Spacers

Meet requirements of most keyboards and flex circuit laminations.

Single side spacers aid in the construction of membranes with circuitry, i.e. to protectleads, hold domes in place, or build custom spacers.

The 9000 series of products has a lay-flat liner on each side which improves die-cuttingand handling of intricate die-cut parts.

Single side spacers aid in the construction of membranes with circuitry, i.e. to protectleads, hold domes in place, or build custom spacers.

Product Caliper**Doublecoated Class A

SteelRule Cylinder

PolycoatedKraft Film DK

DoubleLiner 969 746C Features/Application ideas

RotarySheetProcessing Type UL***

Liner Information

3M™ Membrane Switch Adhesives

(2.8, 0.5, 3.4) Double-coated for improved handling and intricate die-cut parts.Double liner for selective adhesive die-cutting.Thicker version for textured surfaces.

9495LE 6.7 • • 58# •8132LE 2.0 • • 58#/83# • •8153LE 3.5 • • 58#/83# • • •

300LSE High Strength Acrylic (continued)

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Warranty, Limited Remedy, and Disclaimer: Unless an additional warranty is specifically stated on the applicable 3M product packaging or product literature, 3M warrantsthat each 3M product meets the applicable 3M product specification at the time 3M ships the product. 3MMAKES NO OTHERWARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS ORIMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIEDWARRANTY OR CONDITION OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANYIMPLIEDWARRANTY OR CONDITION ARISING OUT OF A COURSE OF DEALING, CUSTOM OR USAGE OF TRADE. If the 3M product does not conform to this warranty, thenthe sole and exclusive remedy is, at 3M’s option, replacement of the 3M product or refund of the purchase price.

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3M™ High Performance Acrylic Adhesive 200MPFound in many of 3M’s most popular products. High shear and peel strength,excellent resistance to water, solvent, humidity, and up to 400°F.

Trust your name to high shear, high performance

High shear adhesive 200MP – Less adhesiveoozing at slitting and die-cutting helps improverapid part processing with minimal waste.Finished graphic is neat and clean because edgesare less likely to ooze and collect dirt.

Low shear alternative – More adhesive oozingcan cause production delays and wasted partsdue to adhesive on top of the graphic or betweensheets before die-cutting. Oozing after installationcollects dirt for poor appearance.

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Other high shear benefits at a glance

Converters

• Better roll agingand storagestabilityminimizes edgepicking

• Clean razorslitting

• Consistentdie-cutting withclean edges

OEMs

• Short termrepositionabilityfor placementaccuracy

• Up to 400°Fshort term heatresistance

• Slippage resistancein warm environ-ments for cleangraphic edges

• Consistent linerrelease overtime (unlikehigh tackproducts)

Note: Technical information and data should be considered representative or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes. * 3M™ High Performance Acrylic Adhesive 200MP

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